168
168
Mar 12, 2011
03/11
by
KICU
tv
eye 168
favorite 0
quote 0
and he outlined what more the u.s. is doing. >> we currently have an aircraft carrier in japan and another is on its way. we also have a ship en route there to assist as needed. >> the president's aides woke him up at 4:00 this morning to tell him the news about the quake. throughout the day he received briefings on the situation. >>> so can it happen here? could a mega quake send a wall of water crashing against the shore. as john fowler our science reporter determines is yes. >> reporter: it is an example that has happened many times off the northern california coast. experts say today said offshore north of the bay area the cascade yeah zone is capable of an earthquake ever every bit as big as japan's. >> when it happens it will be big and it will be devastating, tsunamis and shaking and a lot of people will feel it. >> reporter: the fault similar to japan's but busier averaging a mega quick every 350 years. the last one was 11 years ago. the quake would certainly be greater than today's likely inundating alameda an
and he outlined what more the u.s. is doing. >> we currently have an aircraft carrier in japan and another is on its way. we also have a ship en route there to assist as needed. >> the president's aides woke him up at 4:00 this morning to tell him the news about the quake. throughout the day he received briefings on the situation. >>> so can it happen here? could a mega quake send a wall of water crashing against the shore. as john fowler our science reporter determines is...
160
160
Mar 17, 2011
03/11
by
KICU
tv
eye 160
favorite 0
quote 0
also today the chairman of the u.s. regulatory commission says radiation near the fukushima plant is extremely high and damage at one reactor and worse than the japanese officials have acknowledged. >> and janna katsuyama just returned hours ago from tokyo. she is here now live. but how are the people feeling there now? >> well, it is a difficult situation there. walking through tokyo, the trains and the stations and the airport, there wasn't really any signs of panic or chaos. but we did find many foreigners quietly leaving. driving from tokyo to hanita airport, there was hardly any traffic. gas is in short supply. and our tax driver told me how each fill-up is limited now to 20 litres, just 5.2-gallons. no telling, he says, how much gas he will be able to get tomorrow to make his living. deliveries are delayed leaving many stores with empty shelves. at hanita airport some elevators were shut down along with the electric walkways due to the nation's pour shortage. we found people trying to fly out of japan, including b
also today the chairman of the u.s. regulatory commission says radiation near the fukushima plant is extremely high and damage at one reactor and worse than the japanese officials have acknowledged. >> and janna katsuyama just returned hours ago from tokyo. she is here now live. but how are the people feeling there now? >> well, it is a difficult situation there. walking through tokyo, the trains and the stations and the airport, there wasn't really any signs of panic or chaos. but...
233
233
Mar 31, 2011
03/11
by
KICU
tv
eye 233
favorite 0
quote 1
. >>> the u.s. congress today pressed regulatory officials for answers on the safety of america's nuclear plants and their spent nuclear fuel rods. diane finestein said she recent live toured the canyon's power plant. she learned that spent fuel rods are stored in pools similar to those leaking radiation at the damaged japanese plant. one expert said that's common practice in the u.s. >> the pools are often housed in buildings with sheet metal siding like that in a storage shed. i have nothing against the quality of sears storage sheds but they are not suitable for nuclear waste storage. >> the head of the nuclear regulatory commission said at some u.s. plants spent rods are stored behind reinforced concrete walls. >>> a beautiful sunset after a warm day and temperatures near 90 tomorrow. our chief meteorologist bill martin has tomorrow's forecast in eight minutes. >> the storms are gone and the problems remain. coming up we will show you three homes suddenly sitting on the edge. [ music ] >> well s
. >>> the u.s. congress today pressed regulatory officials for answers on the safety of america's nuclear plants and their spent nuclear fuel rods. diane finestein said she recent live toured the canyon's power plant. she learned that spent fuel rods are stored in pools similar to those leaking radiation at the damaged japanese plant. one expert said that's common practice in the u.s. >> the pools are often housed in buildings with sheet metal siding like that in a storage shed....
233
233
Mar 13, 2011
03/11
by
CSPAN2
tv
eye 233
favorite 0
quote 0
my question for you is if you would comment on what impact you think it has on the u.s. supreme court that we essentially have a cookie-cutter court now. they are appellate judges promoted. no earls or bill douglass, robert jacksons. i can think of a republican who fits that mold, but i can't now. what impact does that have on the court? >> i'm very critical of it. it's not -- eight of the nine have been federal court appeal judges briefly. kagan had not been that. she was solicitor general to being on the supreme court. the cookie-cutters are troubling in other ways to me. they can claim to have a justice raised in new york, but there's two justices that grew up in mississippi, and one that was appointed west of the mississippi, and that's justice kennedy. look at the most recent justices and where they went to school. kagan, princeton and harvard. alito, princeton, john roberts went to harvard and then law school. i think that leads to my focus that is very troubling. also there's a narrow range of experience. few of the current justices spent significant amounts of ti
my question for you is if you would comment on what impact you think it has on the u.s. supreme court that we essentially have a cookie-cutter court now. they are appellate judges promoted. no earls or bill douglass, robert jacksons. i can think of a republican who fits that mold, but i can't now. what impact does that have on the court? >> i'm very critical of it. it's not -- eight of the nine have been federal court appeal judges briefly. kagan had not been that. she was solicitor...
202
202
Mar 13, 2011
03/11
by
CSPAN2
tv
eye 202
favorite 0
quote 0
reviewers have commented, a well-written meticulously researched and i opening examination of how u.s. politicians use religion to win votes. if you are at all curious about how influential religion has become in today's political arena, you need to read this book. another review called the book absolutely brilliant, fascinating, timely, and of great importance. it's so absolutely buy that book, too. still as you can see, we have a lot of expertise to bring to today's procession teach -- session. professors want to leave plenty of time for discussion. they will be beginning, and you can get your questions ready. at think we will start with dr. kate kenski, who will focus in on the 2008 election and factors that help us understand the outcomes of the elections and then dr. kevin coe will bring his focus in on the influence of religion in politics today. >> thank you much. i'm very much appreciate being here, and thank you for having us. from among the thousands of words that were spoken in the 2008 election might co-authors and i think that we pretty much mail down which words were mos
reviewers have commented, a well-written meticulously researched and i opening examination of how u.s. politicians use religion to win votes. if you are at all curious about how influential religion has become in today's political arena, you need to read this book. another review called the book absolutely brilliant, fascinating, timely, and of great importance. it's so absolutely buy that book, too. still as you can see, we have a lot of expertise to bring to today's procession teach --...
351
351
Mar 14, 2011
03/11
by
KPIX
tv
eye 351
favorite 0
quote 0
so, how did u.s. intelligence get it so wrong? incredibly, it was all because of one man, an iraqi defector code named "curve ball," who spun a web of lies which convinced america's top spies. his allegations became the crown jewel of the case colin powell made to the united nations before the war. three years ago, we told you part of this story. but we were missing one crucial element-- curve ball, himself. we couldn't find him. well, finally, we did. so tonight, we're going to introduce you to the man and ask you to ponder how anyone could ever have believed one word he said. do you think you helped get saddam hussein out of iraq? >> rafid alwan: yes. exactly. >> simon: and here he is, the iraqi informer who became known as curve ball. his real name is rafid alwan, a 44-year-old chemical engineer who says he had a mission. so you left iraq with the idea of destroying saddam hussein? >> alwan: uh... exactly. >> simon: we sat down with curve ball in europe. we agreed not to reveal exactly where. what made him decide to talk to us?
so, how did u.s. intelligence get it so wrong? incredibly, it was all because of one man, an iraqi defector code named "curve ball," who spun a web of lies which convinced america's top spies. his allegations became the crown jewel of the case colin powell made to the united nations before the war. three years ago, we told you part of this story. but we were missing one crucial element-- curve ball, himself. we couldn't find him. well, finally, we did. so tonight, we're going to...
356
356
Mar 21, 2011
03/11
by
KPIX
tv
eye 356
favorite 0
quote 1
the u.s. says it should be 50 miles. there is great uncertainty. top experts disagree on fundamental questions such as whether melting fuel rods would cause an explosion or just a fire. answers are critical to planning for a bigger emergency. >> nesheiwat: it's just so uncertain. this is unprecedented, you know, uncharted territory that... the consequences could be greater than we expect. >> pelley: more than 50 american experts are in japan, including engineers from the nuclear regulatory commission and public health advisors. many are working in three joint emergency operations centers around tokyo. one of their biggest problems is getting a good look at the damaged reactors. surveillance pictures have been poor. >> nesheiwat: you're dealing with the smoke. you're dealing with, you know, like i said, the debris. it is just very difficult to make such an assessment of the situation. i mean, you're really trying to scrutinize the pixels of the picture. >> pelley: the u.s. team is using cameras and sensors, carried by drones in the air and robots on
the u.s. says it should be 50 miles. there is great uncertainty. top experts disagree on fundamental questions such as whether melting fuel rods would cause an explosion or just a fire. answers are critical to planning for a bigger emergency. >> nesheiwat: it's just so uncertain. this is unprecedented, you know, uncharted territory that... the consequences could be greater than we expect. >> pelley: more than 50 american experts are in japan, including engineers from the nuclear...
247
247
Mar 7, 2011
03/11
by
KPIX
tv
eye 247
favorite 0
quote 1
now, the u.s. census tells us it's 16 million, up two million in two years. that is the fastest fall for the middle class since the government started counting 51 years ago. one of the areas suffering the most is otherwise advertised as "the happiest place on earth"-- the counties around disney world and orlando. just on highway 192, the road to disney world, 67 motels house about 500 homeless kids. the government counts them homeless if they have only temporary shelter. in seminole county schools, a thousand students have recently lost their homes. how many of you, in the last few weeks, have gone to bed hungry? at casselberry school, students whose families are at the poverty level or slightly above qualify for the free lunch program. we talked with some of those kids, with their parents' permission. who can tell me what it's like to feel hungry? >> it's, like, hard. you can't sleep. you just, like, wait. you just go to sleep for, like, five minutes and you wake up again. and your, like, stomach hurts, and you're thinking, "i can't sleep. i'm going to try a
now, the u.s. census tells us it's 16 million, up two million in two years. that is the fastest fall for the middle class since the government started counting 51 years ago. one of the areas suffering the most is otherwise advertised as "the happiest place on earth"-- the counties around disney world and orlando. just on highway 192, the road to disney world, 67 motels house about 500 homeless kids. the government counts them homeless if they have only temporary shelter. in seminole...
208
208
Mar 19, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 208
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> and the president said the u.s. ground forces would not be involved in any ground action in libya. to the latest news in japan. japanese officials say radioactive iodine has been detected in tokoyo drinking water as well as other areas and japan's government says that spinach and milk taken from farms 20 miles from crippled nuclear plants have radiation 20 times above the limit. and the water trucks are now pumping sea water directly on to unit three to keep it from a total meltdown and crews are working to try and reconnect four of the six reactors to japan's power grid by today or tomorrow. and abc's diana avlear has more. >> remembering all they have lost fighting to keep what they have left. the japanese people came together in a moment of silence friday at the hour the earthquake staggered their nation one week ago and prayed for their dead. for the living the struggle is just beginning. fire trucks hosed down crippled nuclear reactors for a second day at the fukushima complex. and continued to risk their lives
. >> and the president said the u.s. ground forces would not be involved in any ground action in libya. to the latest news in japan. japanese officials say radioactive iodine has been detected in tokoyo drinking water as well as other areas and japan's government says that spinach and milk taken from farms 20 miles from crippled nuclear plants have radiation 20 times above the limit. and the water trucks are now pumping sea water directly on to unit three to keep it from a total meltdown...
239
239
Mar 22, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 239
favorite 0
quote 0
u.s. and european military continue their bomb pwarmentd of leader gadhafi air defenses. u.s. commander of operation odyssey dawn says no lybian military aircraft have been in the air since the strike started. today president obama explained u.s. strategy is to protect civilian to the to remove gadhafi. >> when it comes to our military action we are doing so in support of un security resolution 1973. that specifically talks about humanitarian he was and we are going to make sure that we stick to that mandate. >>reporter: the president also made it clear that the u.s. will hand over command once the first phase of the operation is complete which the administration anticipates will be in a matter of days. >> the desperate effort to cool a nuclear plant in japan appears to be making some progress. radiation levels are slightly down even after the fukushima reactor sent out a cloud of black smoke today. crews trying to get electricity to the plant to restart its cooling system. the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami meantime expected to top 18,00 18,000. one of those victi
u.s. and european military continue their bomb pwarmentd of leader gadhafi air defenses. u.s. commander of operation odyssey dawn says no lybian military aircraft have been in the air since the strike started. today president obama explained u.s. strategy is to protect civilian to the to remove gadhafi. >> when it comes to our military action we are doing so in support of un security resolution 1973. that specifically talks about humanitarian he was and we are going to make sure that we...
213
213
tv
eye 213
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. moved naval and air forces close grower lib yachl the pentagon says all options are open. you can see more of the interview with muammar gaddafi on world news right after this newscast and later this evening on night line. >> new east span of the bay bridge is getting taller this weekend with a draw matic face lift there. is a live look of a massive steel structure being maneuvered into place. at 5:00 this morning crews started to lift the first of four huge legs making up stage four of the tower. each piece weighs a million pounds and will be transported on a barge. >> that piece going up behind me is over 100 feet long weighing almost 500 tons. this is going to take 30 hours before we can bring next one out. >> and there is a 136 feet hall tauler than the current east span. >> and 500? >> coming up... when a childhood fever is okay. pediatricians ees ease fears about that. >> and how this driver ended up over the freeway sound wall. >> i'm sandhya patel. hope you're enjoying sun, rain, and wind are come together bay area by tomorrow night. i'll have more on the storm com
the u.s. moved naval and air forces close grower lib yachl the pentagon says all options are open. you can see more of the interview with muammar gaddafi on world news right after this newscast and later this evening on night line. >> new east span of the bay bridge is getting taller this weekend with a draw matic face lift there. is a live look of a massive steel structure being maneuvered into place. at 5:00 this morning crews started to lift the first of four huge legs making up stage...
237
237
Mar 19, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 237
favorite 0
quote 0
and that means all tacks against civilians must stop. >> president obama says any u.s. military action would not include ground forces. yesterday, the un security council voted to authorize military action to prevent killing of civilians by libyan forces including the no-fly zone. gaddafi ordered a cease fire, rebels say continue. >> oakland police fooking -- looking for a man who may have fired at people along a busy street this afternoon. witness says they saw the man shooting what appeared to be a machine gun on bancroft avenue. officers found shell casings but it looks like no one was hit. police roped off the area. the s.w.a.t. team is searching for the gunman. >> today's storm brought clean up operations at santa cruz harbor to a stop but not before sonar equipment and divers identified new underwater debris. noa spent two day was a sonar survey of the harbor, including these images you're looking at now. the sonar identified two phone shall navigation concerns, and divers were able to find one of them before weather cut operations short today. the equipment on th
and that means all tacks against civilians must stop. >> president obama says any u.s. military action would not include ground forces. yesterday, the un security council voted to authorize military action to prevent killing of civilians by libyan forces including the no-fly zone. gaddafi ordered a cease fire, rebels say continue. >> oakland police fooking -- looking for a man who may have fired at people along a busy street this afternoon. witness says they saw the man shooting...
243
243
Mar 30, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 243
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> today on good morning america, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations refuted reports gaddafi is about to step down but did not rule out he can go into exile. gaddafi vowed to stay in power until the end. >> actor george clooney's name appeared on a list of witnesses for italian prime minister at his upcoming prostitution trial accused for paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, then using his influence to try to cover it up. the accuser claims she saw cloony and his girlfriend at a party attended villa. no comment tonight from clooney. >> and one step forward, two steps back in sacramento. governor brown and leader as announced they've pulled a plug on budget negotiations with republicans. the governor hoped to put a measure on the june ballot to let voters decide whether they want to extend several temporary tax increases for five years to go along with billions in cuts. and governor brown saying in part each and every republican legislature believes voters should not have a right to vote unless a fwree to ever change
. >> today on good morning america, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations refuted reports gaddafi is about to step down but did not rule out he can go into exile. gaddafi vowed to stay in power until the end. >> actor george clooney's name appeared on a list of witnesses for italian prime minister at his upcoming prostitution trial accused for paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, then using his influence to try to cover it up. the accuser claims she saw cloony and his...
181
181
tv
eye 181
favorite 0
quote 0
today a group of scientists announced a number of agencies will merge data into what is called u.s. integrated ocean observing system. they hope to create a system like never before. >> working a vacuum is personally unsatisfying. and to all of a sudden have 100 times more information overnight, it's really revolutionized the way we're doing science. >> noa is the lead agency for this collaboration. researchers say the data helps in short term forecast models as well as tracking long-term climate change. >> and perfect segway is sandhya patel here with the wet fookt it's not going to be a complete wash over the weekend. if you have plans outside tomorrow just fine. dry until the evening. and that is when things get wet. heading into sunday morning, here is a live picture from san jose. it's been a pleasant day. there is hazy skies and no rain just yet. and temperatures now into 50s and 60s. there are rain in the evening. scattered showers sunday fuchl have plans on sunday you're going to see more of the wet weather arriving on sunday. and there is a a nice day, temperatures upper 50
today a group of scientists announced a number of agencies will merge data into what is called u.s. integrated ocean observing system. they hope to create a system like never before. >> working a vacuum is personally unsatisfying. and to all of a sudden have 100 times more information overnight, it's really revolutionized the way we're doing science. >> noa is the lead agency for this collaboration. researchers say the data helps in short term forecast models as well as tracking...
166
166
tv
eye 166
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> u.s. supreme court refused to hear a sacramento lawyer's latest challenge against the government's reverence to god. michael newdow is the atheist who tried to have the pledge of alliegance removed from schools because it includes the phrase "under god" this time he was challenging u.s. currency and coins. >> ucsf medical center pharmacy now using robots to count and process medications in an effort to improve patient safety this, video provided by the hospital. the hospital says not a single error has occurred. and the 350,000 doses of medication prepared during a pilot phase. the robots kept in a sterile environment where the system prepares medicines including toxic chemotherapy drugs. saying this will give pharmacists more time to work with patients and doctors on drug therapy. >> marin catholic high school baseball pitcher injure aid year ago this week is now sporting a prototype of a helmet inspire bid his accident. he visited the technology center it weighs over five ounsz but desig
. >>> u.s. supreme court refused to hear a sacramento lawyer's latest challenge against the government's reverence to god. michael newdow is the atheist who tried to have the pledge of alliegance removed from schools because it includes the phrase "under god" this time he was challenging u.s. currency and coins. >> ucsf medical center pharmacy now using robots to count and process medications in an effort to improve patient safety this, video provided by the hospital....
284
284
Mar 19, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 284
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> the medal is one of the oldest honors presented by u.s. military, only a handful of given each year. >> and headlines 19 u.s. banks passed a government stress test that. means they're healthy enough to weather another recession and can boost stockholders dividends. wells fargo more than doubled and announced a00 million shared stock buy back. cisco systems declared a first dividend ever, six cents per share. and was sitting on $40 billion in cash. the dividend amounts to a small fraction of that. starbucks today announced a 12% increase for coffee you buy in stores and supermarkets. the cost of the beans hit record level autos still, coming up at 6:30, president obama issues an ultimatum to libya's muammar gaddafi, cease-fire, or face a military assault. >> a moment of silence in japan tonight. bringing you up to speed on efforts to cool nuclear reactors there. >> michael finney reports on where you can get taxes do >>> fweerngs president obama says choice is now muammar gaddafi's, stop attacking his people in labora or face an internation
. >> the medal is one of the oldest honors presented by u.s. military, only a handful of given each year. >> and headlines 19 u.s. banks passed a government stress test that. means they're healthy enough to weather another recession and can boost stockholders dividends. wells fargo more than doubled and announced a00 million shared stock buy back. cisco systems declared a first dividend ever, six cents per share. and was sitting on $40 billion in cash. the dividend amounts to a...
321
321
Mar 23, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 321
favorite 0
quote 0
both airmen are back with u.s. forces this evening. >> and that first downed american war plane is fueling opposition to the president's military intervention in this country. >> the president being hit from both left and right. and there is a look at where bay area members stand. >> those who have weighed in against bar outnumber supporters and. >> this was a mechanical problem that brought down the fighter jet, and the crew escaped unhurt, the crash is bringing home the cost of america's involvement. the president again today defended his decision. >> i believed the costs are outweighed by benefits. >> in congress, he's taking flak and more from the left than right. >> the president exceeded his authorities and it's very clear. >> how republican leader eric canto room. do you think it's a bad move? >> i'm still waiting to hear from the administration how they see this playing out. >> last week, house minority leader nancy pelosi commended the president and senator feinstein said the administration is focused on s
both airmen are back with u.s. forces this evening. >> and that first downed american war plane is fueling opposition to the president's military intervention in this country. >> the president being hit from both left and right. and there is a look at where bay area members stand. >> those who have weighed in against bar outnumber supporters and. >> this was a mechanical problem that brought down the fighter jet, and the crew escaped unhurt, the crash is bringing home...
207
207
Mar 29, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 207
favorite 0
quote 0
and on the future of u.s. involvement in libya. >> thank you. >> and libyan rebels are massing on the edge of muammar gaddafi's hometown, a key government strong hold. forces credit the coalition no fly zone with allowing them to advance into territory. and in some areas have met no resistance, however, forces led by one of gaddafi's sons are digging in for what could be a bloody battle to defend tripoli. and amnesty international is calling on gaddafi to release a woman claim sheg was gang raped by libyan soldiers. the woman rushed into a hotel telling foreign journalists and led way by government officials, libya says it's since released her. her mother told al jazeera her daughter was offered a home and nonretract claims but she refused. >> to japan now, new pools of radio active water were found leaking from the nuclear plant. crews detected traces of plutonium in the soil outside of the plant z operateors say does it not pose a health threat. video shows smoke bill yoiing from reactors the same officials
and on the future of u.s. involvement in libya. >> thank you. >> and libyan rebels are massing on the edge of muammar gaddafi's hometown, a key government strong hold. forces credit the coalition no fly zone with allowing them to advance into territory. and in some areas have met no resistance, however, forces led by one of gaddafi's sons are digging in for what could be a bloody battle to defend tripoli. and amnesty international is calling on gaddafi to release a woman claim sheg...
198
198
tv
eye 198
favorite 0
quote 0
hundreds are feared dead in the chaos, triggering an exodus into egypt and the u.s. is air lifted supplies to help with the crisis. >> the unrest libya has taken a million barrels of oil off the market per day. the white house is not yet ready to open up the oil reserves and are confident other nations can pick up the slack. oil prices took another big jump today, up more than $2.5 to under $4 a barrel, highest closing price in 29 months, and here is how wall street reacted to that. the dow took an 88 point plunge today, nasdaq fell 14. >> a grand jury released details of a 49 count indictment against a suspect in the tucson, arizona shooting massacre charging a 22-year-old with murder in the deaths of a u.s. district attorney judge and gabe zimmerman. laugtner faces charges of causing death to, or injuring par tis nants a federal activity. he pled not guilty during a shooting rampage. >> house speaker john boehner says he's laumpbing a legal defense from the law that prohibits the federal government from recognizing smaerjz. the obama administration says it's being
hundreds are feared dead in the chaos, triggering an exodus into egypt and the u.s. is air lifted supplies to help with the crisis. >> the unrest libya has taken a million barrels of oil off the market per day. the white house is not yet ready to open up the oil reserves and are confident other nations can pick up the slack. oil prices took another big jump today, up more than $2.5 to under $4 a barrel, highest closing price in 29 months, and here is how wall street reacted to that. the...
383
383
tv
eye 383
favorite 0
quote 0
and the u.s. government making corn a viable alternative. >> corn is part of the solution but not the solution. >> we're trying to focus on fuel that's contribute to american jobs and for this company, the fuel and distribution matters more than the source. from oakland abc 7 news. >> headlines now a banner day on wall street. dow jones gained 126 points today. and analysts noticed banks may raise dividends. >> toyota now sold more than three million hybrids around the world including lexus models. the company says it will dedicate itself nor in the future. and new competition for net flix tonight tonight. there is official was the va in washington are taking a look at a program here in the bay area that is to help former soldiers who are out of the service but in jail. and they're held in a separate unit just for them. >> he has been out of the navy for years, out of jail just months. >> how is life? >> great. >> he says going to jail saved his life because he was an inmate here at san francisco
and the u.s. government making corn a viable alternative. >> corn is part of the solution but not the solution. >> we're trying to focus on fuel that's contribute to american jobs and for this company, the fuel and distribution matters more than the source. from oakland abc 7 news. >> headlines now a banner day on wall street. dow jones gained 126 points today. and analysts noticed banks may raise dividends. >> toyota now sold more than three million hybrids around the...
373
373
tv
eye 373
favorite 0
quote 0
for example, is the u.s. prepared to formally recognize the opposition and give them arms? and end all diplomatic relations with the government of libya? >> george, as a practical matter we have suspended our embassy operations. we have mounted an international campaign to seize the economic lifeline that feeds gadhafi and his family. we have put in place a global arms embargo, preventing him from resupplying. and so, we will keep the pressure on, with respect to the opposition. we are in dialogue with all aspects of libyan society, civil society leaders, those who oppose the regime. but to be candid, there has not coalesced a clear-cut operation. so it's premature at this stage to talk about recognizing or providing any material support to such an opposition. >> and are you prepared to go to the united nations and seek a resolution to authorize a no-fly zone so gadhafi's planes can no longer fly? >> as you know, george, on saturday, the united nations moved extraordinarily swiftly and in unity to pass a very tough resolution, that imposed an arms embargo, an active assets
for example, is the u.s. prepared to formally recognize the opposition and give them arms? and end all diplomatic relations with the government of libya? >> george, as a practical matter we have suspended our embassy operations. we have mounted an international campaign to seize the economic lifeline that feeds gadhafi and his family. we have put in place a global arms embargo, preventing him from resupplying. and so, we will keep the pressure on, with respect to the opposition. we are in...
433
433
Mar 18, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 433
favorite 0
quote 1
the u.s. is trying to do a last-ditch effort to prevent a slaughter in benghazi. and saif gadhafi said, don't bomb us. it was very strange. listen to what he said. >> we want, even americans, to help us get rid of the remnants of those people and have a peaceful country. we want you to help us 20, you know, middle east democracy. more freedom. being peaceful. but not to threaten us with air strikes. we will not be afraid. >> and he said whatever happens is not going to cause his father to leave office. >> but i couldn't help but when we were listening with george. if you're waking up this morning and you hear that his father is considering shooting down passenger planes. american passenger planes. is he serious about that? >> well, the defense minister made that threat. and they did do lockerbie. they've taken admission for it. they do do that. clearly, one of the things that happens is you have to be prepared for some kind of retaliation. and they're threatening terrorism. >> what's your gut
the u.s. is trying to do a last-ditch effort to prevent a slaughter in benghazi. and saif gadhafi said, don't bomb us. it was very strange. listen to what he said. >> we want, even americans, to help us get rid of the remnants of those people and have a peaceful country. we want you to help us 20, you know, middle east democracy. more freedom. being peaceful. but not to threaten us with air strikes. we will not be afraid. >> and he said whatever happens is not going to cause his...
293
293
tv
eye 293
favorite 0
quote 0
chairman bernanke said no long-term threat to the u.s. economy, unless this is sustained for a long period of time. is that the white house view? and is there anything they think they can do about it? >> reporter: administration officials with whom i spoke this morning, say they believe it's going to be a short-term problem, as other countries try to increase capacity for oil to make up for the shortfall from libya. but they don't think this will be more than a two-month or so problem. there is leverage the u.s. can use with those other oil production -- oil producing states. such as talking about opening up the u.s. strategic petroleum reserve. so far they're not talking about using that wrench just yet. they think they can ride this out. >> there's also debate over what kind of response the u.s. should have. the rebls inside libya haven't decided to ask for it. and even though secretary of state hillary clinton said enforcing the no-fly zone is in active consideration. defense secretary robert gates seemed to tamp that down yesterday. >
chairman bernanke said no long-term threat to the u.s. economy, unless this is sustained for a long period of time. is that the white house view? and is there anything they think they can do about it? >> reporter: administration officials with whom i spoke this morning, say they believe it's going to be a short-term problem, as other countries try to increase capacity for oil to make up for the shortfall from libya. but they don't think this will be more than a two-month or so problem....
580
580
Mar 21, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 580
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. is saying no. secretary gates says that's not our aim. >> christiane, many thanks. >> that would be a major turn. >>> we're going to turn, now, to the disaster in the pacific. japanese officials, today, estimating that more than 18,000 people have died in the devastating earthquake and tsunami. food and tap water from the area around the damaged nuclear reactor's now under intense scrutiny for radioactive contamination. our david wright has the latest. joins us this morning from osaka, japan. david? >> reporter: good morning, robin. you know, it really seems to be one step forward, two steps back, when it comes to the efforts to contain this nuclear catastrophe. just as officials were set to announce progress, today, another setback. the good news, high-voltage power has been reconnected to three of the stricken reactors, making it possible to restart the cooling system, in hopes of averting another meltdown. then, late today, a cloud of gray smoke puffed out of reactor number three. and the seven
the u.s. is saying no. secretary gates says that's not our aim. >> christiane, many thanks. >> that would be a major turn. >>> we're going to turn, now, to the disaster in the pacific. japanese officials, today, estimating that more than 18,000 people have died in the devastating earthquake and tsunami. food and tap water from the area around the damaged nuclear reactor's now under intense scrutiny for radioactive contamination. our david wright has the latest. joins us...
291
291
Mar 22, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 291
favorite 0
quote 0
our questions, how long will the u.s. be there? what is the exit strategy? it's all coming up tonight on "world news." and we hope to see you then. >> we will be sure to watch, diane. thank you. that is the news at 8:06. >>> now, on to sam champion. sam, you know, i missed "dancing with the stars" last night. but i have to tell you, our producer, tracy, says it all, when she tweeted, funny gets you everywhere, about kirstie alley. >> i didn't hear a word. there are about 1,000 chris brown fans on that side. and folks from water day came by. they're available for information at water.org. let me show you this. look at this. where are you from? >> the bronx. >> where are you from? >> the bronx. >> tell me your name. >> dana. >> look at this. it's a huge crowd. it's a huge crowd today for chris brown. let's get to the boards and see what's going on this morning we want to talk about. we'll start with our live shot out of wls in chicagoland. we feel this area will be on the zone where some storms will pop up today. wow. you can see there's a lot of low clouds in
our questions, how long will the u.s. be there? what is the exit strategy? it's all coming up tonight on "world news." and we hope to see you then. >> we will be sure to watch, diane. thank you. that is the news at 8:06. >>> now, on to sam champion. sam, you know, i missed "dancing with the stars" last night. but i have to tell you, our producer, tracy, says it all, when she tweeted, funny gets you everywhere, about kirstie alley. >> i didn't hear a...
659
659
Mar 24, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 659
favorite 0
quote 1
that leaves the u.s. picking up a hefty portion of that tab. >> eye-opening number this morning. >>> we're going to turn to the weather now. did you see the lightning last night in new york city? >> i did. what's going on, sam. >> it was a powerful system that moved through the area. we talk about thunder snow. but this was lightning with sleet. let's deal with what's going on out there today. when you step out the door in the northeast, you're going to say what spring? look at the temperatures. we're dealing with winter-like air coming in behind us. we tapped into some of the canadian cold air. detroit is 27. pittsburgh, 30. new york city, 30. boston, 30. new york city's high temperature is normally in the 50s. you certainly won't get there today. look at the second storm slamming into the west coast. there's more rain in the areas that were soaked. and a little bit of flooding during the day yesterday. there's more rain in the forecast today. there are some warm spots in the country. we'll find them. bu
that leaves the u.s. picking up a hefty portion of that tab. >> eye-opening number this morning. >>> we're going to turn to the weather now. did you see the lightning last night in new york city? >> i did. what's going on, sam. >> it was a powerful system that moved through the area. we talk about thunder snow. but this was lightning with sleet. let's deal with what's going on out there today. when you step out the door in the northeast, you're going to say what...
958
958
Mar 25, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 958
favorite 0
quote 0
let's go. >> reporter: the number of u.s. pilots over libya could decline, with nato's announcement it will oversee the no-fly zone. but still, a crucial question. who will take over responsibility to protect civilians? meaning target gadhafi's troops? whatever happens, general ham will probably have some role, even when they hand it over to nato. robin? >> all right, martha. thank you. >>> as we said, u.s. handing over control of the massive no-fly zone to nato commanders. jake tapper is at the white house for us this morning. jake, what does this mean for u.s. involvement going forward? >> reporter: it means in a couple days, that it takes from now until the command and control of the no-fly zone is handed over to nato, the u.s. will start to even lessen its sorties over libya, even more so. and also, it means that finally, the president will be able to say that the u.s. is stepping back from that role. but, robin, as martha mentioned in her piece, there is still that huge, huge issue, the huge mission of civilian protectio
let's go. >> reporter: the number of u.s. pilots over libya could decline, with nato's announcement it will oversee the no-fly zone. but still, a crucial question. who will take over responsibility to protect civilians? meaning target gadhafi's troops? whatever happens, general ham will probably have some role, even when they hand it over to nato. robin? >> all right, martha. thank you. >>> as we said, u.s. handing over control of the massive no-fly zone to nato commanders....
554
554
Mar 28, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 554
favorite 0
quote 0
in that same interview i asked defense secretary gates will the u.s. have been fully pulled out of this mission by the end of 2011. secretary gates says there's no one who has an answer to that question. and the american people are skeptical and have a lot of questions. this military action has a 47% approval rating. that's allow. usually when the u.s. launches a military action there's a rally around the flag. you see numbers in the 60s and 70s. the president has his work cut out for him, that's why he's speaking to the american people tonight to boost his support and explain why they're there. >> and he will emphasize that no u.s. ground troops will be used. jake thanks very much. we'll cover the president's address, diane sawyer will anchor at 7:30 eastern. and you can see it on abc. >> anxious to hear what the president is going to say. >>> there was an unusual apology from the vice president's office after a biden staffer ushered a reporter to a storage closet to wait there. it appears that they did not want the orlando sentinel talking before the
in that same interview i asked defense secretary gates will the u.s. have been fully pulled out of this mission by the end of 2011. secretary gates says there's no one who has an answer to that question. and the american people are skeptical and have a lot of questions. this military action has a 47% approval rating. that's allow. usually when the u.s. launches a military action there's a rally around the flag. you see numbers in the 60s and 70s. the president has his work cut out for him,...
252
252
tv
eye 252
favorite 0
quote 0
at least a dozen u.s. air force security personnel were onboard this air force bus outside a terminal at the frankfurt international airport. they were coming from lakenheath, their base in england, on their way to ramstein air base in germany, to conduct what the military said were overseas contingency operations. likely in iraq, kuwait, or afghanistan. according to law enforcement officials, the gunman walked up to the bus, pulled out a semi automatic weapon and began firing over and over. and constantly shouting allahu akbar, arabic for god is great. the shooter got off nine rounds, killing two airmen including the bus driver and critically wounding two others. he made his way in the terminal and was tackled by a u.s. airman and german police. >> i'm saddened and i'm outraged by this attack. we will spare no effort in learning how this outrageous act took place. >> reporter: law enforcement officials say the shooter is 21-year-old arid uka, whose parents moved to germany decades ago from kosovo. an uncl
at least a dozen u.s. air force security personnel were onboard this air force bus outside a terminal at the frankfurt international airport. they were coming from lakenheath, their base in england, on their way to ramstein air base in germany, to conduct what the military said were overseas contingency operations. likely in iraq, kuwait, or afghanistan. according to law enforcement officials, the gunman walked up to the bus, pulled out a semi automatic weapon and began firing over and over....
294
294
Mar 31, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 294
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> ten u.s. sailors have been injured after the engine of a fighter jet exploded during a training exercise off san diego. engine burst into flames as the pilot was preparing to take off from the "uss john c. stennis." the injuries are described as nonlife-threatening. >>> in japan there's talk of expanding the zone around the power plant. the zone right now is 12 miles wild, but the u.s. has found higher levels of radiation in a town 20 mile away from the plant of fukushima. meantime, very low levels of radiation have been found in milk in this country in washington state, but federal officials say the levels are far too low to pose any kind of health risk. >>> switching geesars, the winns of the 319 maltz megamillions jackpot are coming forward. everyone is waiting to see will the winners hand over a share of the money to one of their very unlucky co-workers. jeremy hubbard is in albany to explain. good morning, jeremy. >> reporter: juju, good morning. that is the big question, just how generou
. >>> ten u.s. sailors have been injured after the engine of a fighter jet exploded during a training exercise off san diego. engine burst into flames as the pilot was preparing to take off from the "uss john c. stennis." the injuries are described as nonlife-threatening. >>> in japan there's talk of expanding the zone around the power plant. the zone right now is 12 miles wild, but the u.s. has found higher levels of radiation in a town 20 mile away from the plant...
260
260
tv
eye 260
favorite 0
quote 0
and missing from the vaults, details of britain's own roswell. 1980, u.s. airmen at a base in england saw strange lights, damaged trees in a forest. >> there is no doubt about it. this is weird. >> reporter: the files have mysteriously vanished. >> i don't think the ministry has revealed everything, by any means. the facts are too disturbing for the majority of the populous. some of them have bases and have had bases on planet earth for maybe thousands of years. >> reporter: now, my favorite nugget is every time a big sci-fi blockbuster hits the movie theaters, every time that happens, the sightings of ufos absolutely goes through the roof. >> that makes some sense. i don't see how anybody could have been fooled by the saucers they pulled out in the '60s. did you find anything in the files that made you a little more of a believer? >> reporter: well, listen. 5% of the sightings, they cannot explain. they say it doesn't mean they are aliens. but 5%, they cannot explain. so, could be anything. who knows? >> okay, nick. thanks very much. >> thanks, nick. >>> c
and missing from the vaults, details of britain's own roswell. 1980, u.s. airmen at a base in england saw strange lights, damaged trees in a forest. >> there is no doubt about it. this is weird. >> reporter: the files have mysteriously vanished. >> i don't think the ministry has revealed everything, by any means. the facts are too disturbing for the majority of the populous. some of them have bases and have had bases on planet earth for maybe thousands of years. >>...
267
267
tv
eye 267
favorite 0
quote 0
alan gross, a u.s. contractor was charged with trying to undermine the cuban government by bringing in the communications devices to get the jewish groups on the communist run island. he faces up to 20 years in prison if he is convicted. >>> and there was a deadly roadside bombing this morning in eastern afghanistan. the blast on the border with pakistan killed 12 civilians including 2 children. the bomb exploded next to a truck. also wounded five other people. >>> and a recall of peanut butter because of salmonella contamination. unilever announced recalls of skippy reduced fat creamy peanut butter spread and skippy reduced fat super chunk peanut butter. it was sent to stores in 16 states. >>> and race car driver danica patrick made sports history this weekend. patrick finished fourth at saturday's nationwide series race at las vegas motor speedway making it the highest that a female driver has ever finished in a nascar national competition. >>> and finally take a look at these pictures. these -- you'l
alan gross, a u.s. contractor was charged with trying to undermine the cuban government by bringing in the communications devices to get the jewish groups on the communist run island. he faces up to 20 years in prison if he is convicted. >>> and there was a deadly roadside bombing this morning in eastern afghanistan. the blast on the border with pakistan killed 12 civilians including 2 children. the bomb exploded next to a truck. also wounded five other people. >>> and a...
312
312
tv
eye 312
favorite 0
quote 0
a chess game that has stalled now prompting more calms for the u.s. to step in with a big move, enforcing a no-fly zone. >> this would be a signal to gadhafi that the president is serious when he says, we need for gadhafi to go. >> reporter: but it would require a 24/7 air control. dozens of fighter jets that would attempt to keep gadhafi's war planes grounded. a no-fly zone could allow rebels to take a decisive step forward, stopping gadhafi's ability to launch air attacks. but it could also require u.s. bombing inside libya. to take out air defense systems. defense secretary robert gates has tried to shut the idea down. and was joined sunday by president obama's chief of staff. >> well, lots of people throw around the phrases of "no-fly zone." and they talk as though it's a game on a video game or something. >> reporter: one fear for pr victory for gadhafi, if he managed to shoot down an american jet. steve danyard is a former fighter pilot who enforced no-fly zones. >> there may be cheaper ways of providing for it. such as providing covert arms to
a chess game that has stalled now prompting more calms for the u.s. to step in with a big move, enforcing a no-fly zone. >> this would be a signal to gadhafi that the president is serious when he says, we need for gadhafi to go. >> reporter: but it would require a 24/7 air control. dozens of fighter jets that would attempt to keep gadhafi's war planes grounded. a no-fly zone could allow rebels to take a decisive step forward, stopping gadhafi's ability to launch air attacks. but it...
320
320
tv
eye 320
favorite 0
quote 0
that kid is now a u.s. senator. the scary thing is, the kids who can wait 8, 12 minutes, higher college completion rates. >> how do you do that? >> organize your home, so actions lead to consequences. and kids learn strategy to control their impulses. they learn to see the marshmallow as a cloud. they learn to imagine it in a different way. so, they're not tempted by it. it's all about creating organized structure. >> and the ultimate anti-tiger mom example, you're all for sleepovers. >> yeah. tiger mom thought that getting good grades is important. that's kind of important. and that's really demanding. you know one that was cognitively demanding? going to a sleepover with a bunch of 14-year-old girls. i haven't done it, personally. that's -- the gossip, the social relationships, that's what we're built for. our brain is built to socialize. >> you have a scene where two of your characters meet and fall in love for the first time. you talk about the importance of sense of smell. but you say there's things you can do
that kid is now a u.s. senator. the scary thing is, the kids who can wait 8, 12 minutes, higher college completion rates. >> how do you do that? >> organize your home, so actions lead to consequences. and kids learn strategy to control their impulses. they learn to see the marshmallow as a cloud. they learn to imagine it in a different way. so, they're not tempted by it. it's all about creating organized structure. >> and the ultimate anti-tiger mom example, you're all for...
531
531
tv
eye 531
favorite 0
quote 1
>>> in washington, u.s. ambassador to the united nations says gadhafi's comments seem, quote, delusional and some strong reaction among the opposition forces in libya who have taken over the city of benghazi. alex marquardt reports. >> reporter: this is hatred for gadhafi. the react to the interview with christiane amanpour ranged from disbelief to fury. >> everybody, even he lies, he knows he's lying and he knows people listening to him are aware he's lying. >> reporter: as for his claim that no force has been used, this man had evidence to the contrary. and like many here he showed us pictures of the dead far too graphic to show on television. >> he's a killer. believe me. >> he is the terrorist. we're looking for freedom and we're free the last, free at last! >> reporter: in a cafe, young libyans watched the news unfolding in their country. they had a simple wish. >> we want to die in gadhafi here. die here. >>> crude oil prices are hovering around $98 air barrel as traders keep an eye on the unrest. the
>>> in washington, u.s. ambassador to the united nations says gadhafi's comments seem, quote, delusional and some strong reaction among the opposition forces in libya who have taken over the city of benghazi. alex marquardt reports. >> reporter: this is hatred for gadhafi. the react to the interview with christiane amanpour ranged from disbelief to fury. >> everybody, even he lies, he knows he's lying and he knows people listening to him are aware he's lying. >>...
216
216
Mar 10, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 216
favorite 0
quote 0
and remember, the u.s. helped arm mujahideen fighters in afghanistan in the '80s and some and some of those same armed fighters are terrorists. gadhafi has managed to survive where other dictators have failed because he still has his army, the rebels are disorganized and he seems downright delusional and doesn't seem to care what the rest of the world thinks of him martha raddatz, abc news, washington. >>> a suspect at the center of a martin luther king day bomb plot has now been arrested in washington state. kevin harpham is accused of leaving a sophisticated bomb in a backpack along the mlk day parade route in spokane. he's linked to a white supremacist group. he's now facing several charges including one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. >>> terrorism in the muslim community is the focus of a controversial hearing today on capitol hill. >> and a new york congressman faces some pretty intense criticism after he called for this hearing. john hendren has the story now. good morning, j
and remember, the u.s. helped arm mujahideen fighters in afghanistan in the '80s and some and some of those same armed fighters are terrorists. gadhafi has managed to survive where other dictators have failed because he still has his army, the rebels are disorganized and he seems downright delusional and doesn't seem to care what the rest of the world thinks of him martha raddatz, abc news, washington. >>> a suspect at the center of a martin luther king day bomb plot has now been...
304
304
Mar 16, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 304
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. are expected to be on hand to help monitor the damaged reactors. you can also bet they'll have one of these, a geiger counter. the bbc's david shukman explains what they can expect when they get there. >> reporter: day after day, new threats emerge at fukushima, multiple explosions, sudden rises in radiation, a scene so hazardous only 50 workers are left on site to try to bring things under control. getting hard information about the fate of the power station is proving really difficult. here's what we think is happening. reactor one, its outer building exploded on saturday. there's probably been a partial melting inside. and they're still pumping in seawater. reactor two, the most worrying, with an explosion here last night and crucially a potential breach inside it. the first possible damage to any of the reactors. it's thought that this device down below, which handles excess pressure, may have been breached. and this could be one source of leaking radiation. now, reactor three is
the u.s. are expected to be on hand to help monitor the damaged reactors. you can also bet they'll have one of these, a geiger counter. the bbc's david shukman explains what they can expect when they get there. >> reporter: day after day, new threats emerge at fukushima, multiple explosions, sudden rises in radiation, a scene so hazardous only 50 workers are left on site to try to bring things under control. getting hard information about the fate of the power station is proving really...
308
308
Mar 18, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 308
favorite 0
quote 1
u.s. preparing to bomb libya? the u.n.'s major decision to protect libyan civilians from the gadhafi regime. >>> and also the race to stop a nuclear disaster in japan. today's desperate emergency action to stop an all outright meltdown. it is friday, march 18th. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm peggy bunker. >> and i'm rob nelson. >>> military action against libya could happen in just a matter of hours. meanwhile, moammar gadhafi's son interviewed exclusively with abc news is now responding and is as defiant as ever. >>> and as nuclear crisis escalates in japan, the west coast of the united states is now on alert already monitoring radiation levels there. >> it's funny, too, because they say they have those monitors up already. in seattle, your hometown, will be the first place to know if a wave does hit us. >> and the epa will be watching that closely. that's for sure. >>> we do begin with the dramatic decision to take military action in libya. the u.n. security council voted just hours ag
u.s. preparing to bomb libya? the u.n.'s major decision to protect libyan civilians from the gadhafi regime. >>> and also the race to stop a nuclear disaster in japan. today's desperate emergency action to stop an all outright meltdown. it is friday, march 18th. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm peggy bunker. >> and i'm rob nelson. >>> military action against libya could happen in just a matter of hours. meanwhile, moammar gadhafi's son interviewed exclusively...
272
272
Mar 21, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 272
favorite 0
quote 0
u.s. officials are claiming early success after two straight nights of assaults on libya, but they're being less specific on how long this operation will last and what future role the u.s. will play. cruise missiles, stealth bombers and fighters pounded targets across libya. in tripoli anti-aircraft fire blazed into the sky. the scars in benghazi are raw. >> we die or we win. we have no other choice. we die or we win. >> reporter: the rebels say the attack on gadhafi's columns came just in time but saif gadhafi told abc news's christiane amanpour that the americans are supporting the wrong side. >> the americans and other western countries, you are supporting the terrorists and armed militia. that's it. >> reporter: libyan state tv showed what it said were civilians wounded by the coalition air raids. it aired a statement from colonel gadhafi -- >> translator: you are not capable of a prolonged -- for a prolonged war in libya. we consider ourselves ready for a long war. be aware of that. >
u.s. officials are claiming early success after two straight nights of assaults on libya, but they're being less specific on how long this operation will last and what future role the u.s. will play. cruise missiles, stealth bombers and fighters pounded targets across libya. in tripoli anti-aircraft fire blazed into the sky. the scars in benghazi are raw. >> we die or we win. we have no other choice. we die or we win. >> reporter: the rebels say the attack on gadhafi's columns came...
241
241
Mar 22, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 241
favorite 0
quote 0
u.s. history. >> now, this is a procedure that will give a dad his face and also his life back. wcbb reports but we do want to warn you, there are some graphic images in this report. >> reporter: dallas wiens arrived at brigham women's hospital ready to make medical history. last week the 25-year-old became the recipient of first full facial transplant in the u.s. >> to see a face there now after the way he was before, but he looks great. >> reporter: in 2008 the texas man was electrocuted and severely burned after a cherry picker he was working in hit a live wire. the surgery took 15 hours and required a team of 30 doctors and nurses to attach an anonymous donor's nose, lips, facial skin, muscles, nerves and bones. >> he's a perfectly normal man from neck down. and his missing face and everything that brings that to life, so i think it will give him a new chance to reintegrate with his daughter, to be able to live a fulfilling life. >> reporter: wiens was blinded in the accident and remai
u.s. history. >> now, this is a procedure that will give a dad his face and also his life back. wcbb reports but we do want to warn you, there are some graphic images in this report. >> reporter: dallas wiens arrived at brigham women's hospital ready to make medical history. last week the 25-year-old became the recipient of first full facial transplant in the u.s. >> to see a face there now after the way he was before, but he looks great. >> reporter: in 2008 the texas...
205
205
Mar 23, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 205
favorite 0
quote 0
oh, man. >>> first, we do have two u.s. airmen recovering this morning after their disabled warplane crashed in libya. >> abc's alex marquardt traveled to the remote desert town where villagers came to the rescue. >> reporter: so many villagers came to the crash site there's now a dirt path leading through the wheat. its wings and tail fins, almost the only recognizable part. the rest burned almost beyond recognition. at first we were scared. we thought it was a gadhafi plane that would strike us, this man said. aboard the f-15, two crew members, the pilot and seated behind hip the weapons systems officer. the plane preparing for an air strike carries heavy weaponry. at 11:33 p.m. equipment failure. the weapons officer ejects first. followed within a second by the pilot. the two parachuting down into the darkness. the pilot, separated from his partner, holds a gps beacon and a pistol. he sees villagers approaching and radios for help. just after 1:30 a.m. u.s. jets arrive dropping two 500-pound bombs to push back the uniden
oh, man. >>> first, we do have two u.s. airmen recovering this morning after their disabled warplane crashed in libya. >> abc's alex marquardt traveled to the remote desert town where villagers came to the rescue. >> reporter: so many villagers came to the crash site there's now a dirt path leading through the wheat. its wings and tail fins, almost the only recognizable part. the rest burned almost beyond recognition. at first we were scared. we thought it was a gadhafi...
246
246
Mar 24, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 246
favorite 0
quote 0
the u.s. military's role in libya. >> republicans are now demanding specifics from the president about his goals in libya. john hendren has the latest from washington. good morning, john. >> reporter: good morning. as the military operation in libya enters its sixth day, at least in public, moammar gadhafi is showing no sign of giving up. sources say obama administration officials have told european allies they want to hand off control of the international operation in libya this week. nato is already activating ships and planes in the mediterranean, a move president obama describes as u.s. exit strategy. >> the exit strategy will be executed this week in the sense that we will be pulling back from our much more active efforts to shape the environment. >> reporter: in benghazi they're cheering a no-fly zone as airborne life line. pro-democracy rebels are holding onto territory in eastern libya as moammar gadhafi's air force stands by. their advance is stalled. secretary of state hillary clinto
the u.s. military's role in libya. >> republicans are now demanding specifics from the president about his goals in libya. john hendren has the latest from washington. good morning, john. >> reporter: good morning. as the military operation in libya enters its sixth day, at least in public, moammar gadhafi is showing no sign of giving up. sources say obama administration officials have told european allies they want to hand off control of the international operation in libya this...
375
375
Mar 25, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 375
favorite 0
quote 1
the u.s. population growth over the last decade. now 50 million strong. their numbers doubled in five states. gloria and husband jay -- >> people understand me just fine. >> reporter: the modern couple. give us one week. 15% of marriages are mixed race. americans calling themselves multiracial up 32% since 2000. the census says we are moving ever faster west and south. in 1790 the country's population center, literally the point it would balance on a scale, was in maryland. by 1820 into west virginia. mountain momma take me home, thank you, john denver, then into ohio. there goes cincinnati, see you, lonnie anderson, indiana by 1900. nice shot, hoosiers. illinois by 1950. in 1980, missouri said, show me the center. and as of today, the new population center of america -- plato, missouri, population 109. we spoke to the mayor. do you feel more important? >> well, personally, probably not, but for the town, i feel like it's a pretty good for the town. >> reporter: plato gets a plaque. jay and gl
the u.s. population growth over the last decade. now 50 million strong. their numbers doubled in five states. gloria and husband jay -- >> people understand me just fine. >> reporter: the modern couple. give us one week. 15% of marriages are mixed race. americans calling themselves multiracial up 32% since 2000. the census says we are moving ever faster west and south. in 1790 the country's population center, literally the point it would balance on a scale, was in maryland. by 1820...
258
258
Mar 29, 2011
03/11
by
KGO
tv
eye 258
favorite 0
quote 0
the president's message to the u.s. and the world after american military involvement in libya. >> president obama's explanation for why it was so necessary for the u.s. to take action. it's tuesday, march 29th. >> announcer: for abc news, this is "world news now." >>> and good morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> i'm peggy bunker. >>> the president made his strategies public as opposition forces pushed their way into more of moammar gadhafi's territory in libya. we'll have the latest. >>> also ahead in this half hour, strange story here. an honor student in florida is in some pretty big trouble after her trip to a car dealership. now, police accuse her of getting a gun when her mom refused to sign the loan application. >> you're going to want to hear how this one turns out. >> oh, man. >>> also, a little on the strange side. some people in suburban denver swear that they saw something that reminds them of the movie "close encounter of the third kind." they say they saw it. what exactly did they see? we'll look into t
the president's message to the u.s. and the world after american military involvement in libya. >> president obama's explanation for why it was so necessary for the u.s. to take action. it's tuesday, march 29th. >> announcer: for abc news, this is "world news now." >>> and good morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> i'm peggy bunker. >>> the president made his strategies public as opposition forces pushed their way into more of moammar gadhafi's...
232
232
tv
eye 232
favorite 0
quote 0
the case has damaged u.s. relations with pakistan, a key ally in the war on terror. >>> free speech was the winner at the supreme court, even if that speech is by most people's measure filled with hatred. the case involving the small right -- or the right of the small fundamentalist church to protest near the funerals of soldiers killed overseas. our supreme court correspondent and "nightline" anchor, terry moran, has the details. >> reporter: their protests are so outrageous and so cruel -- ♪ america >> reporter: that the question for many americans is simple -- how can this be legal? the supreme court answered. "speech is powerful," chief justice john roberts wrote in the court's opinion. "it can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow and as it did here, inflict great pain. we cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker." the court held that because the protests deal with public issues -- gays in the military, war in iraq -- they are protected under the constitution. "we do
the case has damaged u.s. relations with pakistan, a key ally in the war on terror. >>> free speech was the winner at the supreme court, even if that speech is by most people's measure filled with hatred. the case involving the small right -- or the right of the small fundamentalist church to protest near the funerals of soldiers killed overseas. our supreme court correspondent and "nightline" anchor, terry moran, has the details. >> reporter: their protests are so...